Shannon Moss, who most recently worked for News Center Maine, will replace Steve McCausland.
Dennis Hoey
Dennis Hoey is the Portland Press Herald’s night reporter, covering any and all news that breaks in the late afternoon and evening hours. He has been chasing stories after normal business hours in Portland since 2008. Before that he worked in the Press Herald’s Brunswick Bureau where he spent several years covering news in several midcoast towns from Rockland and Wiscasset to Bath and Brunswick. He also covered Bath Iron Works, the Brunswick Naval Air Station, Bowdoin College, and the Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant during his years in Brunswick. When he’s not hunting down criminals, politicians or law enforcement officials, Dennis enjoys spending time riding his bicycle, hiking, and cross country skiing.
Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Maine
Wind gusts topped 70 mph in the Bethel area and more than 40,000 CMP customers were without power Tuesday afternoon.
New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
United States attorney for Maine stepping down, at Biden’s request
Halsey Frank, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump as the state’s top federal prosecutor, says his resignation will become effective Sunday.
Maine Public’s president to retire
Mark Vogelzang will retire on June 30 after serving the network of public television and radio stations for 9 years.
Fire claims the life of 7-year-old girl in Penobscot County
Three adults and 2 other children are treated for minor injuries after escaping the burning home in Lincoln.
Mills expresses ‘grave concern’ over plans to protect North Atlantic right whales
The governor calls on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop practical protection rules that won’t harm Maine’s lobster industry.
Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump
Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.